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9 News has learned there's new information regarding a Prince George's County judge, who had been the subject of controversy for his handling of a domestic violence case. The case nvolved a Maryland woman who had been set on fire, allegedly by her estranged husband.

Now, that judge, Richard Palumbo, will not be allowed to hear domestic violence cases or any other court cases. 9 News has learned Palumbo has been reassigned to administrative duties in his chambers until further notice.

What that means is Palumbo will not hear any cases until the chief judge of the District Court reviews his case. Palumbo has been under fire for dismissing a protective order against Roger Hargrave. Hargrave is accused of setting his wife, Yvette Cade on fire. She's still in the hospital.

In a third tape, Judge Palumbo says he will make sure a man doesn't hurt a woman who wants a protective order. In the tape he talks to the man in question.

Judge Palumbo: "Find yourself a woman that wants you. You're a handsome guy. You're a handsome guy. Stand on a corner long enough, they're like buses. They'll pass every five minutes. You'll find one who's gonna like you."

The House of Ruth says because of these statements, and Yvette Cade's case, they will file a formal complaint against the judge. However, an outside attorney hears the tape differently.

"There's too much Judge Judy, too much Texas Justice. He has to curt the language, but I don't see a substantive problem. Frankly, on the surface, he looks like a good judge," says Jack Burkman, DC Attorney.

Burkman says a few excerpts should not taint the judge's record, even as the judge is removed from the bench for now.